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Tate · 5 hours ago

Research and Development Manager

Columbia, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

7+ years exp

Tate is an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors. The Research and Development Manager will lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop next generation cooling solutions for data centers, while defining the R&D roadmap and ensuring alignment with business strategy.

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Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary R&D team (mechanical, structural, and thermal engineers)

Define the R&D roadmap in alignment with business strategy and market trends

Foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture focused on innovation, quality, and manufacturability

Oversee project prioritization, resource allocation, and technical decision-making

Represent R&D in executive discussions, customer meetings, and cross-functional initiatives

Lead the design, modeling, and testing of liquid cooling manifolds, air handling units (AHUs), and other thermal management systems

Utilize simulation tools, such as CFD and FEA, to optimize airflow, heat transfer, and overall system efficiency

Collaborate closely with structural engineers and manufacturing teams to integrate thermal systems into modular steel assemblies

Support customer-specific product development and prototype validation efforts

Contribute to shaping the research and development strategy, priorities, and ways of working as the department expands

Take initiative and actively influence the technical and strategic direction of projects

Effectively bridge the gap between design, prototyping, and production phases

Communicate clearly and professionally with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Maintain a proactive, collaborative, and commercially aware approach in all activities

Qualification

Thermal management systemsCFDFEA expertiseMechanical Engineering degreeData center cooling experienceLeadership experienceAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal or Heat Transfer Engineering, or a related discipline

Between seven and twelve years of experience in designing thermal management systems, including liquid cooling, HVAC/AHU, heat exchangers, or related areas

Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering complex engineered products

Strong expertise in CFD and/or FEA, with proficiency in tools such as Ansys, Fluent, or Star-CCM+

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication abilities with the capacity to engage diverse stakeholders